Overview
High resolution topographic (HRT) data from lidar and photogrammetry has become an important tool for geoscientists in a range of research areas including active tectonics, geomorphology, and natural hazards. This two day course will highlight HRT science examples, and provide beginner to intermediate training on lidar, and structure from motion photogrammetry technology, as well as point cloud data processing and analysis. The course will include lectures and guided hands-on demonstrations.

Software
Please plan to download and install the following software packages before you arrive.

LAStools: LAStools is software for processing point cloud data in the LAS format. Download this zip file and unzip it to someplace convenient on your computer. Ideally you place the software in a directory such as C:/LAStools/ NOTE: LAStools is only available for Windows. You can use Wine to run LAStools on Mac OSX, or partner with a colleague during the course who is using a Windows computer.